AWS Serverless Microservices with Patterns and Best Practices - Start Developing Ordering Lambda Microservice - Install

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up ordering microservices using AWS SDK and DynamoDB. It covers creating a package JSON file, installing necessary AWS SDK packages, and utilizing these packages in Node.js microservices development. The tutorial emphasizes following best practices and using API reference documentation for guidance.

What is the primary purpose of installing the AWS SDK and DynamoDB client libraries in the project?

• To enable interaction with AWS services like DynamoDB

• To enhance the user interface of the application

• To improve the performance of the application

• To provide security features to the application

Why is it necessary to create a package.json file in a Node.js project?

• To enhance application security

• To manage project dependencies

• To improve application speed

• To store user data

What information is typically included in an empty package.json file?

• Name, version, main, and dependencies

• User credentials and passwords

• Application logs and error reports

• Network configuration settings

Which command is used to install the AWS SDK DynamoDB package?

• npm install aws-sdk-dynamodb

• npm install aws-sdk-util

• npm install aws-sdk-dynamodb-client

• npm install aws-sdk-dynamodb-util

What is the purpose of the util DynamoDB package in the project?

• To manage user authentication

• To optimize database queries

• To enhance the graphical user interface

• To provide additional utility functions for DynamoDB operations